Durango is a city located in La Plata County Colorado. Durango has a 2024 population of 19,677. It is also the county seat of La Plata County. Durango is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,105 in 2020.
The average household income in Durango is $99,984 with a poverty rate of 14.23%. The median age in Durango is 36.6 years: 36.5 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Durango was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,850 | 82.78% |
| Native American | 1,399 | 7.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,290 | 6.74% |
| Other race | 261 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.22% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,139 | 2.15 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 4,109 | 1.47 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Married | 3,201 | 2.76 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 516 | 3.28 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Male | 313 | 2.79 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 295 | 2.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,023 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,140 | 39.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,478 | 19.1% |
| High School Graduate | 1,700 | 13.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 0.49% |
| Some College | 2,273 | 17.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,086 | 10,921 | 6,919 |
| Hispanic | 965 | 833 | 283 |
| 2+ Races | 592 | 592 | 320 |
| Native American | 529 | 491 | 187 |
| Other Race | 110 | 110 | 51 |
| Black | 63 | 52 | 23 |
| Asian | 52 | 39 | 23 |
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 62.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,020 | $61,841 | $46,387 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,147 | $65,583 | $59,167 |
| High School Graduate | $41,196 | $46,959 | $28,555 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,185 | $19,837 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,534 | $56,753 | $39,761 |
| Some College | $37,897 | $42,113 | $28,317 |
$49,534
Average Earnings
$56,753
Average Male
$39,761
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.14% of Durango residents speak only English, while 6.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,246 | 1,530 | 10.74% |
| Hispanic | 1,303 | 408 | 31.31% |
| Native | 1,039 | 376 | 36.19% |
| Multiple | 1,057 | 305 | 28.86% |
| Asian | 158 | 103 | 65.19% |
| Black | 55 | 26 | 47.27% |
14.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.86%
Male Poverty Rate
15.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Durango is Asian, with 65.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Durango is White, with 10.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.36% |
| High School | 9.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.8% |
| Female Employed | 14.21% |
| Male Employed | 9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,515 | $133,953 |
| Households | $76,177 | $99,984 |
| Married Families | $115,309 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,186 | $64,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
942
Number of Veterans
861
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 290 |
| Second Gulf War | 227 |
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Korea | 68 |
| World War II | 50 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 271 |
| 75+ | 265 |
| 65 to 74 | 257 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 827 | 5.93% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 11.39% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 5.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
31.44%
Born in Durango
98.14%
Native Born
1.86%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
98.14% of Durango residents were born in the United States, with 31.44% having been born in Colorado. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,392 | 143 | 0.71% |
| 2028 | 20,249 | 143 | 0.71% |
| 2027 | 20,106 | 143 | 0.72% |
| 2026 | 19,963 | 143 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 19,820 | 143 | 0.73% |
| 2024 | 19,677 | 143 | 0.73% |
| 2023 | 19,534 | 20 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 19,514 | 379 | 1.98% |
| 2021 | 19,135 | 30 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 19,105 | -466 | -2.38% |
| 2019 | 19,571 | -29 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 19,600 | 343 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 19,257 | 293 | 1.55% |
| 2016 | 18,964 | 350 | 1.88% |
| 2015 | 18,614 | 416 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 18,198 | 188 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 18,010 | 530 | 3.03% |
| 2012 | 17,480 | 349 | 2.04% |
| 2011 | 17,131 | 238 | 1.41% |
| 2010 | 16,893 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,922 | 1,492 | 12% |
| 1990 | 12,430 | 781 | 6.7% |
| 1980 | 11,649 | 1,316 | 12.74% |
| 1970 | 10,333 | -197 | -1.87% |
| 1960 | 10,530 | 3,071 | 41.17% |
| 1950 | 7,459 | 1,572 | 26.7% |
| 1940 | 5,887 | 487 | 9.02% |
| 1930 | 5,400 | 1,284 | 31.2% |
| 1920 | 4,116 | -570 | -12.16% |
| 1910 | 4,686 | 1,369 | 41.27% |
| 1900 | 3,317 | 591 | 21.68% |
| 1890 | 2,726 | -17,666 | -86.63% |